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Is French Hospital violating anti-kickback laws?

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

It sounds like any other incentive for a new company – sign up and get a gift certificate. But San Luis Obispo based French Hospital’s promotion for its new Women’s Health and Imaging Center could violate federal anti-kickback laws. French Hospital... (Continue reading)

Benefits of Arroyo Grande oil wells outweigh impacts

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION By ROCK ZIERMAN Last weekend, Japan shut down the last of its 50 nuclear power plants that have provided power to the island nation since 1966.  As a result, they will be at the mercy of energy imports from... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

A Paso Robles man is dead following a head-on collision that occurred on Highway 229 east of Santa Margarita shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Darin Moore, 48, was rounding a corner on his motorcycle when he swerved into the... (Continue reading)

No timetable for California Nuclear plant restart

Written on 9 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Nuclear regulators said Monday there is no time line for restarting the San Onofre nuclear plant as regulators try to determine the cause of unusual wear on hundreds of tubes that carry radioactive water, according to a statement by the... (Continue reading)

Caltrans employees accused of theft of public funds

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

Six Caltrans workers suspected of grand theft and conspiracy were arrested Monday by the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said the six are suspected of falsely charging more than $100,000 in overtime and stealing 22 highway signs. One of those... (Continue reading)

CSU president pay needs help

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

Trustees of the California State Universities have decided to stifle a new policy granting school presidents a 10 percent raise in the face of mounting public pressure. But they will seek to have the difference made up by contributions from... (Continue reading)

Special Olympics events set

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

A county-wide fundraising effort for Special Olympics San Luis Obispo County begins today with local law enforcement officers acting as “celebrity waiters” at a series of dinner and raffle events. Proceeds will go to local Special Olympics athletes for their... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach to layoff six employees

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Grover Beach City Council voted Monday to eliminate six jobs to help close an $800,000 budget deficit. As of July 1, the city will eliminate four full-time and two part-time administrative and clerical positions. In addition, because of a... (Continue reading)

Parolee leads Pismo Beach police on high speed chase

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Pismo Beach police arrested a Fresno parolee after he led them on a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 101 on Monday morning. The pursuit began when police responding to a report of a stolen vehicle spotted  Shane Calhoun, 23, driving... (Continue reading)

Democrats striving for legislative supermajority

Written on 7 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

Not since the 70s have Democrats held a supermajority in a chamber of the state legislature. But that could change as the result of the upcoming primary and November election. [SanFranciscoChronicle] The Democratic Party needs only two seats in both... (Continue reading)